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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.29, 22,444.54 and 9,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.29, 22,444.54 and 9,096.34 is: 12,551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.29 : 22,444.54 = 9,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.29/22,444.54 = 9,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.29x = 22,444.54 × 9,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.29x = 204,163,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,163,244.51/16,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.31

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